- past participle of swell.
swollen
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After the match, Williams' knee was swollen and medical staff offered crutches to aid her walking - which she is said to have declined.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Over Christmas, he landed in the emergency room after waking up with a swollen face and tongue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
She said his mouth was swollen but that he was out of the hospital and recovering Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
"When I heard the announcement, I was very sad," said Thanyaporn Arammekha, a 66-year-old retiree whose eyes were swollen from crying.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The scratch was shallow, but the area surrounding the abrasion was as red and swollen as a chain of kielbasa sausage.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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